Location Considerations
November 11th, 2009 | 
Author: Selecting your location and getting your business license is an interactive process. A business license is granted for a specific location and the selection of the location must take into account licensing restrictions.
Contact the City or County Clerk’s Office in the city or county where you wish to locate your base of operation. They are an excellent source of information regarding police, fire and health permits needed for your business. Since any business location must fall within the zoning regulations, you may obtain verification from the zoning commission to determine if your business is approved for the location you have chosen. The local business license bureau can also help you with your decision by giving you information on any special restrictions as to types of businesses allowed or disallowed at any location.
If you have decided to locate in a shopping center or industrial area or other commercial location, call the chamber of commerce or city and ask for any publications with listings of facilities available showing number of square feet, price per square foot and other pertinent information.
You may also contact the management of the commercial or industrial complex you are considering and request written information about that location and current availability of leasing space. You should be able to get detailed information as to lease terms, restrictions, traffic patterns and other demographics. Be sure to read carefully and understand all the terms contained in a lease agreement. They vary and may well spell the difference between profit and loss for your business.
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